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1940

World War II: The German occupation of Paris begins

World War II: The German occupation of Paris begins.

1863

American Civil War: Second Battle of Winchester: A Union garrison is defeated by the Army of Northern Virginia in the Sh

American Civil War: Second Battle of Winchester: A Union garrison is defeated by the Army of Northern Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley town of Winchester, Virginia.

1863

Second Assault on the Confederate works at the Siege of Port Hudson during the American Civil War

Second Assault on the Confederate works at the Siege of Port Hudson during the American Civil War.

1775

American Revolutionary War: the Continental Army is established by the Continental Congress, marking the birth of the Un

American Revolutionary War: the Continental Army is established by the Continental Congress, marking the birth of the United States Armed Forces.

1658

Franco-Spanish War: Turenne and the French army win a decisive victory over the Spanish at the battle of the Dunes

Franco-Spanish War: Turenne and the French army win a decisive victory over the Spanish at the battle of the Dunes.

1645

English Civil War: Battle of Naseby: Twelve thousand Royalist forces are beaten by fifteen thousand Parliamentarian sold

English Civil War: Battle of Naseby: Twelve thousand Royalist forces are beaten by fifteen thousand Parliamentarian soldiers.

1944

World War II: The United States invades Saipan, capital of Japan's South Seas Mandate

World War II: The United States invades Saipan, capital of Japan's South Seas Mandate.

1940

World War II: Operation Aerial begins: Allied troops start to evacuate France, following Germany's takeover of Paris and

World War II: Operation Aerial begins: Allied troops start to evacuate France, following Germany's takeover of Paris and most of the nation.

1864

American Civil War: The Second Battle of Petersburg begins

American Civil War: The Second Battle of Petersburg begins.

1940

World War II: Marshal Henri Philippe Pétain becomes Chief of State of Vichy France (Chef de l'État Français)

World War II: Marshal Henri Philippe Pétain becomes Chief of State of Vichy France (Chef de l'État Français).

1760

French and Indian War: Robert Rogers and his Rangers surprise French held Fort Sainte Thérèse on the Richelieu River nea

French and Indian War: Robert Rogers and his Rangers surprise French held Fort Sainte Thérèse on the Richelieu River near Lake Champlain. The fort is raided and burned.

1755

French and Indian War: The French surrender Fort Beauséjour to the British, leading to the expulsion of the Acadians

French and Indian War: The French surrender Fort Beauséjour to the British, leading to the expulsion of the Acadians.

1746

War of the Austrian Succession: Austria and Sardinia defeat a Franco-Spanish army at the Battle of Piacenza

War of the Austrian Succession: Austria and Sardinia defeat a Franco-Spanish army at the Battle of Piacenza.

1745

War of the Austrian Succession: New England colonial troops under the command of William Pepperrell capture the Fortress

War of the Austrian Succession: New England colonial troops under the command of William Pepperrell capture the Fortress of Louisbourg in Louisbourg, New France (Old Style date).

1407

Ming–Hồ War: Retired King Hồ Quý Ly and his son King Hồ Hán Thương of Hồ dynasty are captured by the Ming armies

Ming–Hồ War: Retired King Hồ Quý Ly and his son King Hồ Hán Thương of Hồ dynasty are captured by the Ming armies.

1953

Cold War: East Germany Workers Uprising: In East Germany, the Soviet Union orders a division of troops into East Berlin

Cold War: East Germany Workers Uprising: In East Germany, the Soviet Union orders a division of troops into East Berlin to quell a rebellion.

1940

World War II: RMS Lancastria is attacked and sunk by the Luftwaffe near Saint-Nazaire, France

World War II: RMS Lancastria is attacked and sunk by the Luftwaffe near Saint-Nazaire, France. At least 3,000 are killed in Britain's worst maritime disaster.

1940

World War II: The British Army's 11th Hussars assault and take Fort Capuzzo in Libya from Italian forces

World War II: The British Army's 11th Hussars assault and take Fort Capuzzo in Libya from Italian forces.

1932

Bonus Army: Around a thousand World War I veterans amass at the United States Capitol as the U

Bonus Army: Around a thousand World War I veterans amass at the United States Capitol as the U.S. Senate considers a bill that would give them certain benefits.

1863

American Civil War: Battle of Aldie in the Gettysburg campaign

American Civil War: Battle of Aldie in the Gettysburg campaign.